St Mary’s Newhouse, Station Lane, Barton, Preston PR3 5DY
Priests: Fr. Augustine Obiagwu and Fr. Francisco Ulogu
Parish Sisters: Sr. Shienrose La Torre, Sr. Monique, Sr. Theresa So SPC
Tel: 01772 862437 or 07934 222978
or 01772 862231 (Fernyhalgh Presbytery)
Email: saintmarysnewhouse@gmail.com
Website: www.stmarynewhouse.org.uk
Safeguarding Officer: Michaela Allison 07802 435561
Primary School: St. Mary and St. Andrew’s
Tel: 01772 862335; Website: https://stmarystandrews.mecmat.org/
Newhouse News
Welcome to St Mary's Newhouse
2nd Sunday of Easter 12th April 2026: Year A
Mass Times and Intentions
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Saturday – 11th April 2nd Sunday of Easter- EP1 |
6:00pm |
OLSE |
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Sunday – 12th April 2nd Sunday of Easter Divine Mercy) |
8:45am 10:30am |
OLSE SMN |
Frank Potts (Anniv.) |
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Monday – 13th April |
9:00am |
OLSE |
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Tuesday – 14th April
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4:00pm |
OLSE |
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Wednesday – 15th April
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7:00pm |
SMN |
People of the Parish |
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Friday – 17th April
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9.00am |
OLSE |
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Saturday ––18th April 3rd Sunday of Easter – EP1 |
6:00pm |
OLSE
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Sunday – 19th April 3rd Sunday of Easter |
8:45am 10:30am |
OLSE SMN |
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OLSE - Our Lady & St. Edward, Fulwood. https://ourladyandstedwards.co.uk/
SMF - St. Mary's, Fernyhalgh. https://ladyewellshrine.co.uk/
SMN - St Mary's, Newhouse.
FERNYHALGH MASS SCHEDULE
NO MASSES on Mondays & Fridays;
Tuesdays @ 9.00am, Wednesdays @ 9.00am, Thursdays @ 9:00am;
Saturdays @ 12 noon Ladyewell Shrine.
Sundays @ 10:00am & 3:00pm
CONFESSION available at SMN and OLSE after every Holy Mass.
If anyone coming to Holy Communion requires a gluten-free host, please let Pauline know in advance as we now have access to some.
Please, would parishioners who would like a mass intention hand their request directly to Sr Shienrose or Pauline. There is plenty of space in the Mass diary. Envelopes are available at the back of church or in the church porch.
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SMN HOUSEBOUND COMMUNION
If you know of our parishioners who want to have communion/confession please approach Sr Shienrose or any of our priests. Thank you.
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Please pray for the sick and housebound of our SMN and OLSE parishes:
Kevin Weardan, Victoria Leighton, Ellie Rose, Joe McIntyre, John Riley, Joe Kemp, David Cochrane, Theresa Wilkinson, Jessica, Amanda, Christine, Josie Bateman, Margaret Boad, Caspia Bragagnini, David, David Fogell.
To have the name of a seriously sick person on the newsletter, please submit their name and yours with your phone number
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The Pope’s Prayer Intention for the month of APRIL
For priests in crisis.
Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.
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Sunday Readings
Mass book Vol.1 page 255
Acts 2:42-47
PSALM 118(117):2-4. 13-15b. 22-24. R. 1
1 Peter 1:3-9
John 20: 19-31
“Jesus, I trust in You.”
Today’s Gospel Reflection
Mercy is, at its core, divine. If we are able to extend it to one another, it is only because our experience of God's mercy overflows. Easter is the supreme revelation of mercy's triumph over the world's cruelty. The second reading speaks of Easter as "a new birth to a living hope... and an imperishable inheritance" flowing from God's great mercy. The Gospel account of the risen Christ is steeped in gestures of mercy: the Good Shepherd seeks out his terrified disciples in their hiding place, offering them peace and reconciliation. He breathes on them the Holy Spirit- the breath of new creation- and sends them forth as bearers of God's mercy and forgiveness to a wounded world. Even Thomas, in his doubt, is met with personal and tender mercy as Jesus invites him to touch the marks of his passion. And we, who believe without seeing, are mercifully called "blessed."
Lord Jesus, in you we experience God's merciful embrace. Now we are assured that we need not approach God in timidity and terror again. Amen.
Sr. Bernadita Dianzon fsp
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What Is Divine Mercy Sunday?
Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday after Easter, a day our Lord asked to be dedicated to His boundless mercy. Through a series of revelations to St. Faustina Kowalska in the 1930s, Jesus expressed His desire for this feast to be a refuge for all souls, especially sinners. He promised abundant graces to those who approach Him with trust, particularly by going to Confession and receiving Holy Communion.
Although the devotion is closely linked to St. Faustina, the day itself is not new—the Second Sunday of Easter has long been a solemnity as the Octave Day of Easter. In 2000, at St. Faustina’s canonization, Pope St. John Paul II officially named it Divine Mercy Sunday, highlighting its deep connection to God’s mercy poured out through the Resurrection.
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5th April. Parish Collection incl. via banks: £639.10.
Colection for Holy Places: £25.50.
Attendance at Mass: 121.
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Planned Giving Envelopes for the New Financial Year
The boxes of envelopes for this financial year are now available on the bench in the porch. Please collect your box as soon as you are able.
We also kindly ask parishioners who give by direct bank transfer to take their envelope box. This ensures you have envelopes for the special collections should you wish to contribute to those throughout the year.
A basket will continue to be available for cash donations whenever there is a special collection.
Thank you for your continued generosity and support.
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Free Wheelchair Available
A wheelchair is available free of charge to anyone—or any organisation—who can make good use of it.
It has been very rarely used and is in immaculate condition. Collection only from Broughton.
For more information or to arrange collection, please contact Bernadette Jones directly at berniejones71@icloud.com
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Pray where you are. God is everywhere.
-Keith McClellan, O.S.B.
Parish WhatsApp group
We have a St Mary's Newhouse WhatsApp group for all our parishioners. It's a great way to keep up with all parish news, especially when something time-critical needs to be communicated.
If you would like to be added to the group, please pass your details (must have mobile phone number) to Michaela after Mass. Or let Sr. Sheinrose know (contact details at top of bulletin) and she will pass on to Michaela.
Thank you.
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Our Parish appreciates and relies upon the generosity of its parishioners in a variety of roles to contribute towards its life and mission in our community.
If you would like to offer your services as a volunteer, or to find out which roles we currently need strengthening, please complete a stewardship form and/or
contact the priests, Mark, Pauline or Sr Shienrose.
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New to the Parish
If you are new to our parish, please introduce yourself to our priest after Mass who will be very happy to chat to you and get to know you.
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Children's Liturgy and Parish Tea Bar both take place during/after the 10.30am Mass on the first Sunday of each month in the parish rooms next to the church.
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Children's Liturgy Dates for 2026
May 3rd
June 7th
July 5th
September 6th
November 1st
December 6th
All take place during the 10.30am Sunday Mass.
All children welcome!
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Altar Servers Needed - Altar serving is a vital ministry in our parish—practically assisting at Mass and, in a special way, serving Jesus who came to serve. We welcome anyone who has made their First Holy Communion: Year 3 children, older young people, and adults.
If you’re interested, please speak to Father, Sister, or John Woods, or email olseservers@gmail.com.
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CAFOD prayer for Easter -
Risen Jesus,
plant us in your presence,
and root us in your love.
May your risen life grow within us
so that, filled with your abundant love,
we may renew the face of the earth.
Amen.
Also, John completed his Big Lent Walk, covering the final stretch on Good Friday! https://walk.cafod.org.uk/fundraising/johns-olse-and-smn-big-lent-walk
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The Rosary Service schedule for 2026 is available. Please see separate web page <here>
Special Rosary Service to celebrate The Feast of St. Catherine of Sienna at Our Lady & St Edwards on Wednesday 29th April 2026 starting at 2pm.
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Forming Catholic Student Leaders – Summer Courses
Two residential faith and leadership courses for sixth form students at the Christian Heritage Centre, Stonyhurst.
• Year 13: The Human Ecology – 5th to 10th July
• Year 12: The Common Good – 10th to 15th August
Six days in the Ribble Valley with discussion, prayer, skills development, and community.
More information: christianleadershipformation.com
Called to Love Retreat – 2nd to 3rd May 2026
A weekend retreat for single, dating, and engaged young adults exploring relationships and the call to marriage. Includes talks, prayer, discussion, and social time.
Theme: Masculinity and Femininity
Optional Friday night arrival.
Details: christianheritagecentre.com/events/called-to-love/
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OLSE NEWS
Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is a time in quiet prayer with Jesus at OLSE every Tuesday at 3:00pm before the 4:00pm mass. ALL WELCOME!
Please see OLSE website for details of all our weekly events in the parish centre https://ourladyandstedwards.co.uk/
PRAYER FOR PEACE
Loving God,
we pray for the people who are in war.
For all those suffering or afraid,
that You will be close to them and protect them.
We pray for world leaders for compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices.
We pray for the world that in this moment of crisis, we may reach out in solidarity
to our brothers and sisters in need.
May we walk in your ways so that peace and justice become a reality for the people all over the world.
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Visit:- https://www.churchpaper.co.uk/ to view all the different diocesan newspapers, including the Catholic Voice of Lancaster.
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Looking for a gift for Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation; Lent/Easter, Advent/Christmas (at appropriate times)? Call into Covenant Books on Whitby Avenue, Ingol PR2 3YP - next to Holy Family Church and opposite Holy Family primary school. We have cards, gifts e.g. statues, crucifixes, rosary beads, liturgical cloths for ‘focus’ tables, books and other items for most occasions.
OPENING TIMES: - Thursday: 10 am - 4pm, Friday 10 am - 2 pm, Saturday 10 am - 12 noon.
E-mail: covenantbookspreston@gmail.com
https://www.covenantbookspreston.com/
https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/covenantbooks
If we are not open and you need something urgently, please email us and we will do our best to help you.
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The Haydock Memorial
Informative videos can be found on St. Andrews, Cottam website (https://www.standrewscottam.org.uk/), including one which includes reference to the Haydock memorial at St. Mary's. See https://youtu.be/FvaUYLxyP60
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The Word of Mercy
Parish Clergy:
Fr. Augustine Obiagwu (Priest in Charge) and
Fr. Francisco Ulogu
at St Mary's, Fernyhalgh
Telephone: mostly via the Sisters on 07934 222978 or 01772 862437
but also via Fernyhalgh parish on 01772 862231
Parish Sisters:
Sister Sheinrose La Torre, Sister Monique and
Sister Theresa
belonging to congregation St. Paul of Chartres.
at The Convent (formerly OLSE presbytery).
Tel: 07934 222978 or 01772 862437
Eml: saintmarysnewhouse@gmail.com
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See the new website launched by the Catholic Church in England and Wales by following this link
It is designed to help all grappling with issues around the meaning of dying and death. Based on the Catholic tradition but open to all, it features real-life stories about dealing with the journey through death to eternal life.
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